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How far is Tampa, FL, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 939 miles / 1511 kilometers / 816 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Tampa (TPA) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 38 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Tampa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harlingen to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 938.852 miles
  • 1510.936 kilometers
  • 815.840 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 937.234 miles
  • 1508.331 kilometers
  • 814.434 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Harlingen to Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Tampa generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W